Hansa-Brandenburg B.I
Military

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An early German reconnaissance aircraft with unusual six-engine configuration, the B.I featured two-crew design in an 8.5-meter fuselage. Despite multiple engines, it achieved only 125 km/h, reflecting the primitive nature of multi-engine design. The 300-kilometer range suited tactical reconnaissance missions.
Specifications
- Role
- Reconnaissance aircraft
- Origin
- Germany
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 6
- First flight
- 1914
- Length
- 8.5 m
- Wingspan
- 13.1 m
- Max speed
- 125 km/h
- Range
- 300 km